Formed in Silicon Valley in 2016, Pony.ai initially concentrated on Peng’s home market of China, but has since expanded across Europe, East Asia, and the Middle East. Pony.ai is currently transitioning from honing its AI-powered technology to large-scale deployment, targeting 2025 as its “mass production year,” with aims to build a fleet exceeding 1,000 vehicles by the year’s end.

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